President's Message Posted by Peter Moore Polio For those who were there, what a fantastic talk by Murray Verso about the incidence of polio and the Rotary response to it. World Polio Day has been and gone but there is always the option of joining the Polio Plus Society. Look online or talk to Joanne Shentu. SEP Function The Sumba Event is fast approaching, and tickets are selling fast for the event on 22nd November. This is probably the major event for the year so don’t miss out. Regionalisation As a flow on from the Regionalisation Pilot Scheme, the Presidents from our Community Group of 15 Clubs are going to catch up at the Auburn Hotel. I suspect it will be an informal gathering, but I will report back.   Read more... Club Meeting Report - October 28th - Murray Verso Posted by Michael Hills Murray Verso’s Presentation on End Polio Now On Tuesday members attending were privileged to listen to Murray Verso’s excellent presentation concerning Rotary’s signature program – End Polo Now. Murray is the End Polio Now Co-ordinator for Zone 8 (Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Countries), and has recently been appointed to be the lead facilitator for the training of incoming End Polio Now Co-ordinators. At The Global Philanthropy Seminar, to be held in Evanston April 2025, by Rotary International. In his presentation, Murray gave us an overview of how prevention and treatment of polio has progressed over many decades until the present. Two Australian’s featured prominently in these areas. They were: President Peter Moore, Joanne Shentu, Murray Verso & Michael Hills   Read more... ECF - Education Chances Foundation Event Posted by Peter Moore   As you are no doubt aware, fifty per cent of the net proceeds of the funds generated by the Farmers' Market are distributed to Education Chances Foundation. ECF provides just over 100 scholarships each year to finance students who are in a state secondary school and who either live or attend school in Boroondara.   ECF is running an event at 6.30 pm on 6th November at Hawthorn Town Hall. If you would like to know more about ECF or are a long-time supporter, please get a ticket and come along.   Peter Moore Sumba Eye Program Fundraising Dinner Paul Harris Breakfast Garden designfest Posted by Peter Moore   Gardendesignfest is a biennial fundraising event organised by the Rotary Clubs of Kew and Brighton North, featuring the work of professional garden designers in an open garden format. On Saturday, November 16th and Sunday November 17th, gardens across Melbourne and on the Mornington, Peninsula will be open from 10.00am until 5.00pm. Read more... Youth Sailing Challenge LoL What do you call a fake dad? A faux pas.   Why do dogs float in water? Because they’re good buoys. Why couldn’t the lifeguard rescue the hippie? Because he was too far out, man.   Where do penguins go to vote? The North Poll.

Upcoming Events Club Dinner Meeting (Defibrillator Demonstration) Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Oct 29, 2024 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM   Salvation Army Bread Run Bakers Delight Oct 31, 2024 6:19 PM   Boroondara Farmers Market Patterson Reserve Nov 02, 2024 7:00 AM – 1:15 PM   Salvation Army Bread Run Bakers Delight Nov 07, 2024 6:19 PM   Power Assist Basketball MLC Basketball Courts Nov 08, 2024 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM   RIMERN RIMERN Warehouse Nov 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM   View entire list Speakers Oct 29, 2024 Charles Tran Defibrillator Demonstration and Training Nov 12, 2024 PDG Grant Hocking Rotary Foundation Nov 26, 2024 Jennifer De-Vos Member behind The Badge View entire list   VOLUNTEER HERE Farmers Market Bread Run RIMERN   ROTARIANS LIVE BY THE FOUR WAY TEST     OUR VISION   “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.” CLUB EXECUTIVE   President Peter Moore   Vice President Mark Howlett   President Elect Helena Wimpole     Secretary Geoffrey Widmer   Treasurer Thelma Hutchison   FOR ROTARY APPAREL AND SUPPLIES   Order here from RDU Supplies